On January 21st, 2014 at about 11:00 am the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5400 Block of Umatilla Ave., in response to a reported residential burglary. The victim reported that someone entered his residence during the day and stole several guns and a large quantity of cash, precious metals, bonds and collector coins.

On January 22nd probable cause was developed which led to the arrest of Lane T. Lawson (27 year of age). Mr. Lawson was located and arrested for 1st Degree Burglary. Further investigation led to the arrest of a second suspect, Travis E. Goodan (28 years of age), who was also booked into the Benton County Jail for 1st Degree Burglary and for Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Two search warrants were later obtained and executed at 522 N. Louisiana St., Kennewick and a local rental storage facility, where most of the stolen property was recovered.